Oyo School Abduction: Suspected Gunmen Open Talks With Govt, Demand Ransom

  Suspected gunmen behind the abduction of 39 students and seven teachers in Ahoro Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have reportedly opened communication with the state government and are demanding an undisclosed ransom. The incident has left teacher Michael Oyedokun reportedly beheaded. The continued delay in the release of the victims, … Read more

US Condemns Niger, Kebbi School Abductions, Demands Justice

  The United States has condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Niger State, as well as the earlier kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Monday via its X handle, the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs described the attacks as acts that must not go unpunished and urged … Read more

Resumption: Oyo Gov’t Bans Meetings During School Hours

  The Oyo State Government has banned any form of meeting by Headteachers or teachers, during school hours, within or outside any public school premises. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, made this known today while monitoring schools resumption in Ibadan today. Adeniran said the move was to ensure … Read more